Question

Throughout the 1900s, many countries in Africa and Asia gained independence from European colonial powers. India is one of these countries, having gained their independence from Britain in 1947. Why did people in India want independence? In what ways was India's independence movement from Britain similar to that of the United States? In what ways were these movements different? Be sure to include specific details and facts in your response

Answer 1

In the late 1890s India overall influx of economy was very poor, whereas Britain was receiving the benefits of reaping India of its precious industry. This lead to increase in hostility naturally evolving into a movement for independence from British rule. Sound familiar? It should be the British have a history of facing the brunt of rebellion with the US bid for independence. The two movements where very similar in cause and means excdpt, India never left. Gandhi standards of peaceful protest and legal clout were India's tactics during such turbulent times. They had no military power to speak of so this was the only open option. -------